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Cenobio de Valerón

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Cenobio de Valerón

What to see and doAboriginal heritage and archaeology

The Cenobio de Valerón is an archaeological site carved into the volcanic rock of Gran Canaria, located in the Valerón ravine in the municipality of Santa María de Guía. It consists of nearly 300 interconnected caves and cavities that the ancient Canarians used as a fortified communal granary until the 15th century, before the Castilian conquest.

The caves are arranged across several levels of the cliff face and are linked by passages and steps cut into the stone. This system allowed the storage of cereals, mainly barley and wheat, protecting them from moisture and theft. The complex illustrates the importance of collective resource management in the island's pre-Hispanic society.

From the upper section of the route you'll find wide views of the surrounding ravine and the northern coast of Gran Canaria. Access is via walkways and stairs that make it easier to explore the different caves. The entrance features information panels explaining the granary's function and the way of life of its builders.

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